Fighting  by Thin Lizzy

The 1975 album "Fighting" is the fifth studio record by Thin Lizzy and the crucial point where the band "locked in" their classic sound. It was released on September 12, 1975, by Vertigo Records in the United Kingdom.

After the disappointing experience with producer Ron Nevison on "Nightlife" (whom Phil Lynott considered too "soft" for their sound), the band secluded themselves in Olympic Studios in London in May 1975. Lynott took the reins of production, giving the album a more "aggressive" and "lively" character that was missing from their past. This album officially "birthed" the sound of Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson. The two guitarists began to weave their melodies in harmony, creating a style that influenced many subsequent hard rock and heavy metal bands. The style of the album combines hard rock with elements of folk, pop, and R&B. The only single from the album was "Rosalie," a cover of the Bob Seger song from 1973. The photo was taken in London by Paul Anthony. The band poses as a "gang" on a street in Notting Hill (Stanley Gardens), with Robertson holding a broken bottle, reinforcing the "tough guy" image of the era. It is the first studio album by the band that features the iconic Thin Lizzy logo designed by Jim Fitzpatrick.

"Fighting" climbed up to No. 60 in the UK. It may not seem high, but it was the first time Thin Lizzy "stepped" onto the British charts, paving the way for the legendary "Jailbreak" that followed.